Movement Review

Imagine you're at a party with Priya, Rohan, and Michael. What does it mean if someone is showing an "open" posture?

• The character's arms are at their sides or held out, ready to give a high-five!

• The character's arms are crossed, like they're guarding a secret.

• The character's legs are crossed, as if they're sitting in a cozy chair.

• The character's head is looking down, perhaps searching for a lost earring.

Answer explanation

An 'open' posture is characterized by the character's arms being to their sides or held out, indicating openness and receptiveness. This contrasts with crossed arms or legs, which suggest defensiveness or closed-off body language.

Imagine you're observing a character in a play. What might an open posture reveal about Benjamin or Maya's feelings at that moment?

• They may feel sad or angry.

• They may feel free, happy, or excited.

• They are usually associated with negative emotions.

• They are feeling tired.

Answer explanation

An open posture typically indicates positive emotions such as feeling free, happy, or excited. This contrasts with closed postures, which often suggest sadness or anger, making the correct choice clear.

Imagine you're in a drama class with Aria, Rohan, and Hannah. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an open posture during your performance?

• Arms are to the sides or held out

• Legs are not crossed

• Head is looking forward or slightly up

• Arms are crossed

Answer explanation

An open posture is characterized by arms being to the sides or held out, legs not crossed, and head looking forward or slightly up. Crossing arms indicates a closed posture, making 'arms are crossed' the correct answer.

Imagine you're at a party with Emma, Aria, and Isla. Everyone is having a great time, and you notice that people with open postures are usually associated with which type of emotions?

• Negative emotions

• Neutral emotions

• Positive emotions

• Confused emotions

Answer explanation

Open posture is typically linked to positive emotions, as it conveys confidence, openness, and approachability, contrasting with closed postures that often indicate negative feelings.

Imagine you're observing a character like Jackson or Priya in a story. How might their head be positioned if they're feeling shy or reserved, showing a "closed" posture?

• Their head may be down

• Their head may be up

• Their head may be tilted

• Their head may be turned

Answer explanation

A character's head may be positioned down in a 'closed' posture, indicating feelings of insecurity or withdrawal. This contrasts with an open posture, where the head is typically held up.

Imagine Grace is sitting in a classroom with a "closed" posture. What might she be feeling?

• She may feel alone

• She may feel joyful

• She may feel energetic

• She may feel curious

Answer explanation

A character with "closed" posture often indicates feelings of defensiveness or withdrawal, which can lead to feelings of loneliness. Therefore, they may feel alone, making this the correct choice.

Imagine you're observing a character named Aiden at a party. Aiden has a "closed" posture. What might Aiden be feeling?

• Aiden may feel upset

• Aiden may feel thrilled

• Aiden may feel relaxed

• Aiden may feel amused

Answer explanation

A character with 'closed' posture often indicates discomfort or defensiveness, suggesting they may feel upset. This contrasts with feelings like thrilled, relaxed, or amused, which typically align with more open body language.

Imagine Maya is standing with her arms crossed and shoulders hunched. What might this "closed" posture indicate about her confidence?

• She may be lacking confidence

• She may be full of confidence

• She may be overconfident

• She may be indifferent

Answer explanation

A "closed" posture, such as crossed arms or legs, often signals discomfort or insecurity, suggesting that the character may be lacking confidence.

Imagine you're on an adventure with Emma, William, and Liam. What are characters like them, who lead with their head, generally feeling?

• Happy

• Focused

• Curious

• Open to the world around them

Answer explanation

Characters that lead with their head are typically analytical and goal-oriented, which aligns with being focused. This mindset allows them to concentrate on tasks and objectives, making 'focused' the most fitting choice.

Imagine you're watching a race between characters with different styles! How do you think characters like Elijah, who lead with their head, generally move?

• Slowly

• At a medium-slow pace

• Quickly

• Not at all

Answer explanation

Characters that lead with their head tend to move quickly, as this posture often indicates confidence and assertiveness, allowing for rapid movement in their environment.